Applications for September 2025 are now open.
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The deadline for applications was: 3:30pm 7th February 2025
(Applications received after the date will be treated as ‘Late’ and will be significantly less likely to be successful.)
Please refer to the Application Process, Admission Arrangements, Entrance Requirements and Option Blocks before completing the Application Form at the bottom of the page.
Application Process
Application Process
Admission Arrangements (including oversubscription criteria)
Admission Arrangements (including oversubscription criteria)
Please click on this LINK to see the full Admission Arrangements published for 2025-26.
This document outlines how we process applications and what happens in the event of oversubscription.
(Please note that the Sixth Form Admission Criteria are at the end of the document.)
Entrance Requirements (General & Course Specific)
Entrance Requirements (General & Course Specific)
Primary Criteria:
To be accepted into Arden Sixth Form, students must have achieved:
Grade 5-9 in English Language and Mathematics PLUS three other GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above
Subject Criteria:
In addition to these basic requirements, each subject has specific entrance requirements which need to be met / exceeded in order to be enrolled onto the course. The subject requirements are as follows:
Art: Art GCSE Grade 6 / Art & Design BTEC Level 2 Distinction
Biology: Biology GCSE Grade 6 PLUS one other Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6 PLUS Mathematics GCSE Grade 6
Business: Business GCSE Grade 6 / Cambridge National Enterprise & Marketing Level 2 Distinction OR English Language GCSE Grade 6 if not previously studied
Chemistry: Chemistry GCSE Grade 6 PLUS one other Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6 PLUS Mathematics GCSE Grade 6
Computer Science: Computer Science GCSE Grade 6
Core Maths: Mathematics GCSE Grade 5
Drama & Theatre Studies: Drama GCSE Grade 6 / Performing Arts BTEC Level 2 Distinction OR Evidence of subject ability if not previously studied (applicant to provide)
Economics: Mathematics GCSE Grade 6 PLUS English Language GCSE Grade 6
English Language & Literature: English Language GCSE Grade 6
English Literature: English Literature GCSE Grade 6
French: French GCSE Grade 6
Further Mathematics: Mathematics GCSE Grade 7
Geography: Geography GCSE Grade 6
History: History GCSE Grade 6
Mathematics: Mathematics GCSE Grade 6
Media Studies: Media Studies GCSE Grade 6 OR English Language GCSE Grade 5 if not previously studied
Music: Music GCSE Grade 6 / Music Technology NCFE Level 2 Distinction PLUS Grade 6 in an instrument (may include voice) OR Evidence of subject ability if not previously studied (applicant to provide)
Photography: Art GCSE Grade 6 / Art & Design BTEC Level 2 Distinction OR Other Design / Creative related GCSE Grade 6
Physical Education: One Triple Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE 6-6 PLUS Physical Education GCSE Grade 6 (if previously studied)
Physics: Physics GCSE Grade 6 PLUS one other Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6 PLUS Mathematics GCSE Grade 6
Politics: English Language GCSE Grade 5
Product Design: Design & Technology GCSE Grade 6 / Engineering Cambridge National/BTEC Level 2 Distinction OR Other Design / Creative related GCSE Grade 6 if not previously studied
Psychology: English Language GCSE Grade 5 PLUS Mathematics GCSE Grade 5
Religious Studies: Religious Studies GCSE Grade 6 OR English Language GCSE Grade 5 if not previously studied
Sociology: English Language GCSE Grade 5
Spanish: Spanish GCSE Grade 6
CLICK HERE to access a printable version of these Entrance Requirements.
Option Blocks for September 2025
Option Blocks for September 2025
Students must select their subjects from the option blocks published below. The majority of students will study 3 subjects. However, there is the opportunity for students with a very strong GCSE profile to take 4 subjects.
You can choose a maximum of one subject from within any given Option Block.
Subjects in matching colours are available in more than one block to allow for different course combinations.
It is not possible to take English Literature together with English Language & Literature.
Further Mathematics is to be taken as a fourth subject and must be taken in conjunction with Mathematics A Level.
Core Maths is a one-year Level 3 Qualification equivalent to half an A Level which is taken in Year 12. It must be taken as a fourth subject and cannot be taken alongside Mathematics A Level.
All courses are subject to demand and teaching availability.
Final course selection will take place on Enrolment Day when the GCSE results are known.
CLICK HERE to access a printable version of these Option Blocks.
APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION FORM
The deadline for applications was 3:30PM on 7th February 2025. Applications have now closed.
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